Species at Risk

Beluga (St. Lawrence population)

How can I help?

Belugas, in addition to their impressive vocal repertoire,
can also emit ultrasonic sounds! The echo that comes back allows them to find
prey, holes in the ice and even obstacles.

Behave respectfully toward belugas when you observe them, whether at the
Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park or elsewhere on the St. Lawrence.
Watch them from land sthat you dnot disturb them. If you prefer tparticipate
in a whale-watching trip on the water, choose a cruise company that respects
the regulations on observing marine mammals.

Be curious. Learn more about the beluga and share your knowledge about
this species with your group. Visit the exhibit on the beluga at the Sainte-Marguerite
Bay Pavilion in the Saguenay park. Meet with interpreter-guides from the
Pointe-Noire Interpretation and Observation Centre.

Always, and particularly at the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park,
dispose of your garbage appropriately. When picnicking, use reusable containers
and utensils. Tooften, plastic bags and wraps, juice containers and other
garbage fly away and end up in the water where they can pollute the environment
for decades, or even centuries.

Adopt daily habits that respect the environment. Your use of water has
an impact on the health of the river: save it and use ecologically friendly
cleaning products!

Does your municipality have a sewer system that effectively treats wastewater
before dumping it in the rivers? If not, share your concerns about this
issue with elected municipal and/or regional officials.